At Duquesne Light Holdings (DLH), the parent company of Duquesne Light Company, our duty to one another represents a commitment to live our values with respect and inclusion every day.
Vision – Why we exist
A larger-than-light, clean energy future for all: delivering exceptional results today, boldly harnessing opportunities for tomorrow.
Mission – How we will achieve our vision
Serve as a trusted partner to customers by providing the products and service offerings for today and tomorrow as One DLH.
Core Values – We are guided by these values daily:
- Safety - We are safe above all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
- Integrity - We are guided by our commitment to do the right thing and never compromise ethics.
- Dependability - We are collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
- Equity - We believe access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
- Community - We work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.
Safety
Safety is the No. 1 priority at Duquesne Light. It’s the integral part of our operations and a key measurement of our success. Every employee is expected to work safely above all to ensure we sustain a safe work environment for ourselves, our colleagues and our customers. By maintaining this ongoing focus and commitment, we continue to raise the bar on improving our safety performance.
Employee Recognition
Employee recognition is vital to our culture at Duquesne Light. We offer a mix of formal recognition programs, like our annual Employee Excellence Awards, as well as informal practices. The benefits of fostering a culture built on recognition include:
- Promoting and encouraging employee engagement and satisfaction
- Celebrating and continuing to build a culture of excellence
- Building Company pride
- Improving employee retention
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Duquesne Light is playing a vital role in helping the Pittsburgh region transition to a clean energy future that is greener, healthier and more equitable. We are a Platinum Sustainable PGH Workplace, and this recognition program champions businesses, nonprofits and other institutions for advancing vibrant communities and environmentally responsible practices. While there is still progress to be made, this achievement represents our commitment to sustainable business operations that impact our employees, the community and the environment.
As we join our trusted partners in setting the stage for future generations to thrive, we're focused on delivering exceptional results today while boldly harnessing opportunities for tomorrow. Learn more about our commitment to Corporate Responsibility here.
A Duty to One Another
At DLH, we define inclusion as the intentional action of creating belonging. From executive leadership to our management team and individual contributors, all employees are encouraged to contribute to a safe and engaging environment where we all feel empowered and inspired to bring our best selves to work.
Our company culture and journey to become the workplace of the future is rooted in our expectation of all employees to follow our pledge of "A Duty to One Another."
Volunteerism & Community
Employees at Duquesne Light value our strong tradition of giving back to communities where we live and work — through volunteerism and funding. Whether it’s donating time or monetary support, we work with the community to power important neighborhood programs that are larger than light. We offer our team members opportunities to participate in a range of volunteer initiatives throughout the year.
Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) and Ally Circles
Business employee resource groups (BERGs) and ally circles are voluntary, employee-led groups that support and drive inclusion and engagement through education, networking, leadership, volunteerism and special initiatives. These groups are open to all employees, and they have sponsorship and participation from company leadership.